Rhizaria in the oligotrophic ocean exhibit clear temporal and vertical variability
Alexander Barth,
Leocadio Blanco-Bercial,
Rod Johnson
et al.
Abstract:Recently studies have shown that Rhizaria, a super-group of marine protists, have a large role in pelagic ecosystems. They are unique in that they construct mineral tests out of silica, calcium carbonate, or strontium sulfate. As a consequence, Rhizaria can have large impacts on the oceans cycling of carbon and other elements. However, less is known about Rhizaria ecology or their role in the pelagic food-web. Some taxa, like certain Radiolaria, are mixotrophic, hosting algal symbionts. While other taxa are fl… Show more
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